These Citrus Rosemary Cocktail Infusion Kits are great because you can prep several at once, they don’t need to be refrigerated, and they make mixing a good drink almost effortless.
Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You might need 2 to accommodate all the slices.
Lay the citrus slices and ginger on a baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
Dry them in the oven for about 2 to 3 hours, flipping halfway through. They should be dry but still vibrant in color.
For the rosemary, you can set the sprigs out on a plate and let them dry for 2-3 days or you can add them to the baking sheet and dehydrate for 30 minutes.
Once the fruit is fully dried, add 1-2 slices/pieces of each to 4 bags.
Decorate the bag with a ribbon and add some identifying tags. We suggest one tag that gives the info of what is contained in the bag and how to infuse the spirits, plus one tag with 2 cocktail options.
To use the infusion kit:
Fill the jar with 8 ounces (makes 4 drinks) of your preferred spirit (vodka, gin, or bourbon). Let it infuse at room temperature for 1-2 days. Follow the included recipes to make either a Citrus Rosemary Spritz or a Rosemary Citrus Old Fashioned.
Cocktail Ideas to Include:
Citrus Rosemary Spritz (vodka/gin)2 ounces infused vodka or ginounces sparkling water or tonicSqueeze of fresh citrusGarnish with a rosemary spring
Rosemary Citrus Old Fashioned (bourbon)2 ounces infused bourbon1/2 ounce simple syrupDash of bittersStir and serve over ice with an orange twist
Notes
You can also use a dehydrator or air fryer with a dehydrate mode to dry the citrus.